Copyrighted/Trademarked characters


Aett_Thorn

 

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Silly question.

Since this is a superhero game, I'm fond of putting flying brick or blasting type characters in "classic" tights and capes style costumes that use like 2-4 colors. But the thing is, there are only so many complimentary colors, and as the alts start piling up, I find myself looking more towards combinations I've been avoiding because they make -me- think of existing Marvel and DC characters.

So how far does the generic-ing process go? Can you get nailed if the only thing in question is that your superhero costume has the same color scheme as an existing character?


Tales of Judgment. Also here, instead of that other place.

good luck D.B.B.

 

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In short, no. Using only the color combination is not going to get you in trouble.

Now, if you combine that with a similar name or backstory, THAT could get you in trouble. But a color combo won't be enough.


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Originally Posted by Aett_Thorn View Post
In short, no. Using only the color combination is not going to get you in trouble.

Now, if you combine that with a similar name or backstory, THAT could get you in trouble. But a color combo won't be enough.
Oh, wow, that was fast.

Nah, the name is completely different and the backstory is a work in progress, but it'll be as different as I can manage. The style of the costume won't even be exact (as far as you could get here, anyway) either, really.


Tales of Judgment. Also here, instead of that other place.

good luck D.B.B.

 

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Oh, wow, that was fast.

Nah, the name is completely different and the backstory is a work in progress, but it'll be as different as I can manage. The style of the costume won't even be exact (as far as you could get here, anyway) either, really.

Also about the costumes, While Aett's right that color alone is fine you want to be careful not to make a costume that looks too much like a signature character.

I'll give a simple example. If you make a costume for a Brute that has a monstrous body, green skin, purple pants, and black hair you're gonna have a hard time claiming it's not a Hulk rip-off. However if you were to add any of the Lizard costume pieces you'd be fine.

Edit: Nvm. I see you already intend to avoid what I described.